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Quote for the week

“The Redeemer of Man, Jesus Christ, is the centre of the universe and of history. To him go my thoughts and my heart in this solemn moment of the world that the Church and the whole family of present-day humanity…
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Lectio Divina

Lectio Divina, translated as ‘divine reading’ will take place this coming Wednesday the 23rd of October at 7.30pm in the new parish pastoral centre. If you would like more information on Lectio Divina please contact Deacon Eddie on 087986705.

Feast Days

Tuesday, October 22th, Pope St. John Paul II, was Pope for over twenty-six years, from 22nd October 1978, the inauguration of his ministry as universal Pastor of the Church, until his death on 2nd April 2005. Ordained bishop of Krakow…
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House-keeping

If there are any men and women who would like to help in the cleaning of the Church could you please hand your name and contact number into the sacristy please.

Pastoral Centre

The Pastoral Centre is open nearly three weeks and the office is running smoothly and the furnishing of the building continues as well. The Centre deals with a number of things – the parish office is inside the front door,…
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Jubilee Year of Hope

Jubilee Year of Hope is itself in continuity with preceding celebrations of grace. In the last Ordinary Jubilee, we crossed the threshold of two millennia from the birth of Jesus Christ. Then, on 13 March 2015, I proclaimed an Extraordinary…
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Masses

Sunday Masses: Church of the Most Holy Rosary: Vigil 6.10pm; Sunday Morning: 8am, 10am and Noon. St. Colman’s Church, Ballintotis: 10.30am Weekday Masses: Monday to Friday, 8 and 10am; Saturday 10am Confessions: Saturday, Noon to 1pm in the Adoration Chapel.

Baptisms

Baptisms: Holy Rosary: Saturday 4.30pm and Sunday 1.15pm. On the second Sunday in the month in St. Colman’s, Ballintotis 1.15pm. Contact the Parish Office for details.

Feast Days

Tuesday 15th October, St Teresa of Avila, virgin and doctor of the Church, 1515-1582. Was deeply contemplative, highly active and practical, established Carmelite convents under a reformed rule, and wrote much on prayer and the spiritual life. Patron of Spain….
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Pope’s Intentions for October

For A Shared Mission: “We pray that the Church continue to sustain in all ways a Synodal lifestyle, as a sign of co-responsibility, promoting the participation, the communion and the mission shared among priests, religious and lay people.

Mission Sunday

Sunday, 20th October is Mission Sunday. There will be envelopes available next weekend to help the work of Mission Ireland and the aid they give to people around the world who are suffering from famine, drought, violence and various humanitarian…
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The Pro-Life Campaign National Conference

The Pro-Life Campaign National Conference is taking place this year in Cork with a line-up of good speakers. Date: Saturday 19th October, 12.30-4pm (Workshops from 11.30) at the Clayton Hotel, Lapps Quay, Cork City (near the Bus Office). To register…
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Synod of Bishops

The Synod of Bishops began, with Pope Francis addressing those gathered, on the 4th October. In the following paragraphs Pope Francis explains the decision he took to extend the membership of the Synod, last year and this year. He says:…
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